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Cristiano Ronaldo
Born: February 5, 1985
Height: 6' 0.5" (185cm)
Weight: 12st 8lb (80kg)
Hometown: Funchal, Portugal
Nationality: 
Portuguese
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PortuguesePosition: Forward
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 1995-1997 | Nacional |
| 1997-2002 | Sporting Lisbon | |
| Senior | 2002-2003 | Sporting Lisbon |
| 2003-2009 | Manchester United | |
| 2009-2018 | Real Madrid | |
| 2018-2021 | Juventus | |
| 2021-2022 | Manchester United | |
| 2022- | Al-Nassr | |
| International | 2003- | Portugal |
Sports Mole has 9,115 articles about Cristiano Ronaldo. Articles 1 to 40:
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Man Utd vs. West Ham: Head-to-head record and past meetings before Premier League clash
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between West Ham United and Manchester United.14:31
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World Cup 2026 draw: When is it? How can I watch it? Who are the favourites for the trophy?
Sports Mole rounds up everything you need to know about the upcoming draw for the 2026 World Cup.Dec 2, 08:00
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Premier League GW14 predictions: Vital wins for Arsenal, Man City, Chelsea, Liverpool, Man United in midweek contests
Sports Mole takes on The Now drummer Will Scott for a Premier League predictions challenge in gameweek 14 of the 2025-26 campaign.Dec 1, 17:53
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Greatest Barcelona players of all time: Where do Lionel Messi, Johan Cruyff and Ronaldinho rank?
Sports Mole ranks the top 10 Barcelona players of all time - where do the likes of Lionel Messi, Johan Cruyff and Ronaldinho sit?Nov 29, 12:18
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Chelsea transfer news: Blues ‘closely monitoring’ £52.5m Brazilian “inspired by Cristiano Ronaldo”
Chelsea are closely monitoring a highly-rated Brazilian starlet who is “inspired by Cristiano Ronaldo” and has a €60m (£52.5m) release clause, according to a report.Nov 27, 13:10
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World Cup 2026: Cristiano Ronaldo learns fate as FIFA reveal suspension length for legendary forward
Cristiano Ronaldo will be free to represent Portugal in their 2026 World Cup opener, with FIFA confirming the punishment for the Al-Nassr striker following his red card against Republic of Ireland.Nov 26, 08:31
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Erling Haaland could break Champions League record without kicking a ball in Man City vs. Bayer Leverkusen
Manchester City's Erling Haaland could make Champions League history without kicking a ball in Tuesday's clash with Bayer Leverkusen at the Etihad Stadium.Nov 25, 06:36
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Preview:Al-Nassr vs Al Khaleej - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al-Nassr and Al Khaleej, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 21, 10:07
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Preview:Al-Hilal vs Al Fateh - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al-Hilal and Al Fateh, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 20, 16:12
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Portugal 9-1 Armenia: Highlights, man of the match, stats as midfield maestros net hat-tricks
Portugal book their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an emphatic 9-1 victory over Group F's whipping boys Armenia at the Estadio do Dragao on Sunday afternoon.Nov 16, 13:59
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Cristiano Ronaldo red card: Portuguese FA to 'take action' amid World Cup fears
The Portuguese Football Federation take decisive action regarding Cristiano Ronaldo's controversial red card from the match against Ireland.Nov 15, 23:33
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Preview:Portugal vs Armenia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup qualification clash between Portugal and Armenia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 14, 11:34
Portugal lineup vs. Armenia: Predicted XI for Roberto Martinez's side after Cristiano Ronaldo red card
Sports Mole looks at how Portugal could line up in Sunday's 2026 World Cup qualification fixture against Armenia.Nov 14, 11:34
Republic of Ireland 2-0 Portugal: Roberto Martinez delivers verdict on historic Cristiano Ronaldo red
Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez brands the red card that Cristiano Ronaldo was handed in Thursday's 2026 World Cup qualifier with Republic of Ireland "a bit harsh".Nov 14, 07:13
World Cup 2026: Cristiano Ronaldo's historic red card could have major implications
Cristiano Ronaldo is likely to be suspended for the first match of the 2026 World Cup, should Portugal qualify for the finals.Nov 13, 21:49
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Republic of Ireland 2-0 Portugal: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Cristiano Ronaldo sent off in Dublin classic
Troy Parrott scores twice as Republic of Ireland record a 2-0 victory over 10-man Portugal in Thursday night's 2026 World Cup qualification fixture in Dublin.Nov 13, 17:20
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The 10 greatest Premier League players of all time: Will Henry, Rooney or Ronaldo come out on top?
Sports Mole delves back into the archives and picks the 10 best players ever to grace the Premier League.Nov 13, 07:00
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The 10 greatest football teams of all time: Where do Pep Guardiola's Barcelona and the 1970 Brazil side rank?
Sports Mole ranks the 10 greatest football teams of all time, including both club and international sides.Nov 13, 07:00
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The 10 best forwards of all time: Who comes out on top between Messi, Ronaldo, Maradona?
Sports Mole counts down the 10 greatest attackers in football history.Nov 12, 11:53
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Cristiano Ronaldo confirms retirement plans as Al-Nassr, Portugal forward bids to reach 1,000 goals
Portugal attacker Cristiano Ronaldo confirms that the 2026 World Cup will be his last major tournament.Nov 12, 09:08
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Portugal lineup vs. Republic of Ireland: Predicted XI for 2026 World Cup qualifier
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Portugal could line up for Thursday’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Republic of Ireland.Nov 11, 15:05
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Preview:Republic of Ireland vs Portugal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Republic of Ireland and Portugal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 11, 15:00
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Republic of Ireland vs. Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo’s record against the Boys in Green ahead of World Cup qualifier
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Cristiano Ronaldo's career record for Portugal against the Republic of Ireland.Nov 11, 08:00
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Yorke & Cole, Henry & Bergkamp, Rooney & Ronaldo - the top 10 strike partnerships in Premier League history
Sports Mole takes a look at the 10 greatest strike partnerships in Premier League history.Nov 11, 07:00
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Best forwards in the world: Does Mohamed Salah rank ahead of Kylian Mbappe in the top 10 best attackers list?
Who are the best forwards in the world? Sports Mole counts down the top 10 attacker in football, including the likes of Mohamed Salah, Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe.Nov 10, 20:17
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Greatest football players of all time: The top 10 ranked including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo
Sports Mole ranks the top 10 football players of all time - does Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pele or Diego Maradona make it as number one?Nov 10, 14:17
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Real Madrid's greatest managers of all time: Who was best ever at the Bernabeu?
Considering all the contenders to be crowned Real Madrid's greatest coach, Sports Mole counts down the top five in Los Blancos' long history.Nov 10, 13:52
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Who are the best defenders in the world? Where do Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk and Arsenal's William Saliba fit in the top 10?
Who are the best defenders in the world? Sports Mole ranks the top 10 and considers where Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk and Arsenal's William Saliba fit in.Nov 10, 13:31
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Rayo Vallecano vs. Real Madrid: Head-to-head record and past meetings ahead of La Liga clash
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano.Nov 9, 17:19
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Ruben Amorim responds to Cristiano Ronaldo's Manchester United "miracles" assessment
Ruben Amorim addresses Cristiano Ronaldo’s remarks about Manchester United's mentality, yet he steers the conversation to the present.Nov 7, 01:09
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Cristiano Ronaldo retirement: Is the legend ready to say goodbye?
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement plans during a recent exclusive interview with Piers Morgan.Nov 4, 23:35
Cristiano Ronaldo claims Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim cannot work 'miracles' at Old Trafford
Cristiano Ronaldo seemingly writes off Manchester United's chances of making vast improvements under current head coach Ruben Amorim.Nov 4, 18:19
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Real Madrid vs. Valencia: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Real Madrid and Valencia.Oct 30, 15:52
Preview:Al-Nassr vs Al Fayha - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al-Nassr and Al Fayha, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 30, 11:05
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Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona: Kylian Mbappe joins exclusive list as Los Blancos star continues stunning run against Blaugrana
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe joins an exclusive list with his goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Barcelona in Spain's top flight.Oct 27, 09:18
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Barcelona transfer news: Diego Simeone speaks out on Julian Alvarez future amid Robert Lewandowski uncertainty
Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone speaks out on Julian Alvarez's future amid reports that Barcelona are after the Argentina international as a replacement for Robert Lewandowski.Oct 26, 12:22
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Real Madrid vs. Barcelona: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Real Madrid and Barcelona.Oct 24, 13:00
Five greatest El Clasico matches ever between Real Madrid and Barcelona: Messi magic, Bale beauty, Mourinho mauling
Sports Mole picks out five of the greatest-ever El Clasico matches between Real Madrid and Barcelona.Oct 24, 11:48
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Real Madrid vs. Barcelona: Top 10 El Clasico scorers of all time including Messi, Ronaldo, Benzema
Sports Mole counts down the top 10 scorers in the famed El Clasico derby between Barcelona and Real Madrid.Oct 24, 11:38
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Wayne Rooney's 40th birthday: A look at Man United's leading goalscorers of all time
Sports Mole provides the list of Manchester United's top 10 goalscorers of all time.Oct 24, 11:06
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